§ 900.222 What goes into a decision?

A decision shall: (a) Describe the claim or dispute; (b) Refer to the relevant terms of the contract; (c) Set out the factual areas of agreement and disagreement; (d) Set out the actual decision, based on the facts, and outline the reasoning which supports the decision; and (e) Contain the following language: This is a final decision. You may appeal this decision to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA), 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20245. If you decide to appeal, you must, within 90 days from the date you receive this decision, mail or otherwise furnish written notice to the CBCA and provide a copy to the individual from whose decision the appeal is taken. The notice must indicate that an appeal is intended, and refer to the decision and contract number. Instead of appealing to the CBCA, you may bring an action in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims or in the United States District Court within 12 months of the date you receive this notice.